Emperor vs N391

EmperorTikkurilavsN391TikkurilaΔE 17.9Distinct difference

Both from Tikkurila's palette. Emperor reads as beige, while N391 reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Emperor (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than N391 (LRV 38), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Emperor
Tikkurila · K398
Hex#d9a864
LRV42.9
BrandTikkurila
NumberK398
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
N391
Tikkurila · N391
Hex#BEAA48
LRV37.7
BrandTikkurila
NumberN391
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Emperor vs N391 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Emperor on one side and N391 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Emperor comparisons

See how Emperor stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Emperor
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Emperor
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Emperor
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Emperor is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Emperor
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Emperor
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Emperor reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Emperor
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Emperor
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Emperor
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Emperor
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Emperor reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Emperor
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Emperor
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Emperor is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Emperor
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Emperor
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Emperor is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Emperor
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Pure White
Emperor
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Emperor
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Emperor reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Emperor
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Emperor
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Emperor
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Emperor
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Emperor is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Emperor
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Emperor
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Emperor
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Emperor
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Emperor reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Emperor
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Emperor is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Emperor
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Emperor
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Emperor reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Emperor
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Emperor is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Emperor
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Emperor reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Emperor
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter